WordPress plugin comparison
Actra SMTP vs GoSMTP
At a glance
- GoSMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 20+ for Actra SMTP.
- On a typical day, GoSMTP is downloaded about 2,254 times, Actra SMTP about 3.
- Actra SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.3 from 10 reviews.
- GoSMTP was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Actra SMTP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- GoSMTP has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for Actra SMTP.
Line by line
GoSMTP leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Actra SMTP |  GoSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,865 | #124 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 150.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.3(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×1.40 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.5 |
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